Global Sourcing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

General Purpose :

The Global Sourcing Manager is the international operations leader of the Procurement Department and manages the international process development / implementation, strategy and alignment to the overall process and strategy implemented by the Procurement Department. The Global Sourcing Manager will focus heavily on process documentation, implementation and adherence to ensure local processes and procedures are in alignment with Department directives. Additionally, the Global Sourcing Manager will lead the effort to find and develop local sources of supply in each of the international office locations, while also leading global sourcing projects with a focus on supply base expansion, lead time reduction and cost savings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Document, drive and implement standardized Procurement processes for all HYTORC International offices to ensure alignment to HYTORC corporate Procurement Dept directives.

• Promote a collaborative and accountable culture across all international offices.

• Lead in supplier qualification, onboarding, and rationalization projects for the international offices.

• Build and manage strong local and international supplier relationships, using data-driven negotiation tactics to meet quality and cost goals.  

• Issue RFQs, evaluate bids, and negotiate contracts that align with business strategy. 

• Serve as the primary contact to raft, review, negotiation and approve a variety of international contracts, contract amendments and contract extensions with the support of Contract Administration and Legal.  

• Lead and organize cross-functional teams (procurement, quality, finance, operations, sales) for supplier certification/qualification and to ensure continuous alignment with broader company objectives. 

• Support compliance with Quality audits, ISO standards, and environmental policies. 

• Drive YOY cost savings and value improvements within multiple product lines. 

• Analyze markets and supply trends to mitigate risk and anticipate price movements

• Prepares and presents weekly Department KPI briefings to the Procurement Department Senior Manager.

• Works closely with the Procurement Department Senior Manager to plan and allocate team resources to optimize the organizational structure of the team.

• Works closely with the Procurement Department Senior Manager to continually improve and grow Departmental KPIS to promote workload efficiency, strategy execution and risk mitigation.

• Supports the Procurement Department Senior Manager in Global Strategic planning and project execution.

• Works closely with the Procurement Department Senior Manager to develop and implement a Global Sourcing strategy and workflow for HYTORC international locations.

• Support the Procurement Department Senior Manager in all Indirect Procurement projects.

• Regular travel to Vendor /Supplier production facilities to assess production capacity, risk mitigation actions and determine process improvements aimed at controlling cost and ensuring continuous supply.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

The Global Sourcing Manager must have experience in coaching and mentoring sourcing professionals and experiencing in managing 2 or more direct reports.

Education/Experience Required:

• Post-secondary degree &/or an equivalent certification in supply chain, logistics or business.

• In lieu of a post-secondary degree &/or an equivalent certification, 10+ years of relevant escalating career experience in supply chain, logistics or business.

• 7+ years of experience in a similar role; preferably in industrial engineering and manufacturing.

• Mastery of standard procurement, inventory management and demand planning best practices and techniques.

• Experience with building and developing new stakeholder relationships and functioning as a cross-functional POC.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential

• Ability to multi-task in a high volume fast paced environment.

• High proficiency in logistics methods and import/customs procedures.

Computer Skills Necessary :

• Experience with entire Microsoft Office suite is required.

• Experience with SAP and other ERP systems is considered an asset.

• Other project management, MRP and analytics systems experience is preferred

Physical Demands/Requirements :

• This role is a standard administrative office position, there are no lifting or standing requirements.

W ork Environment :

• Standard office environment of moderate to low noise level

• The normal work environment is an office area. However, there may be occasional visits to the warehouse area which is in close proximity to the loading dock. Periodic opening closing of the overhead door can cause temporary temperature variations and noise levels higher than in the normal “office” areas.
• Travel approximately 5-10% of the time, some domestic and/or international supplier visits may be required.

Compensation Range
The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000 - $150,000 annually . Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, and overall fit for the role.

In addition to base salary, HYTORC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other company-sponsored benefits.

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